Air Madagascar

Air Madagascar is Madagascar's national airline based in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. The airline operates services to Europe, Asia and neighbouring Indian Ocean island destinations. It also operates an extensive domestic network. Its main base is Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo.

The airline was established in 1962 under the name "Madair", which shortly after was changed to "Air Madagascar". The founder of the airline were the state of Madagascar and Air France. Following a political crisis starting in the year 2000, the airline experienced a downturn in business and was finally restructured under the lead of Lufthansa Consulting GmbH. A complete rebranding in 2004 included a new corporate design and logo. The logo resembles the Ravinala palm tree, which is endemic to Madagascar and also the heraldic tree of Madagascar.

To passengers which choose Air Madagascar for their international inbound and return flights, the airline offers a 30% - 50% discount on domestic flights (except to/from Tulear). Those domestic flights are preferably booked before the trip, but can also be arranged in one of the domestic Air Madagascar offices (see list below). Furthermore, Air Madagascar also has a frequent flyer program named Namako.

In the odd case that a flight is cancelled, Air Madagascar takes great care of the stranded passengers by arranging taxi transfers to/from a hotel and providing meals, all at the expense of the airline. Usually the replacement flight will leave as early as possible on the next day.

The map indicates domestic airports served by Air Madagascar. The airline changes the flight schedule twice a year (in March and October), so not all airports are open for flights during the entire year as well as additional airports are added to the list. For a detailed list of airports, see Madagascar Airports.

Baggage Regulations

Bicycle
In the hold only.
Pedals moved to the inside, handlebar parallel to the frame.
Included in the hold allowance - Excess weight charged at the normal applicable rate.
To be indicated when booking.

Excess weight on each franchise allowed the play
Laung haul flight: 100 €

Excess baggage in the hold
The number of authorized baggage a passenger may take with him is fixed in advance with 1 to 3; but each company can define its own regulations.

a) The sum of the maximum dimensions of an Hold Luggage piece is : L + w + h = 158 cm.
For any total of the dimensions of the piece exceeding 158 cm up to 300 cm, a fee is applied:
30 € on the RI and RR and 100 € on the LC

b) The maximum allowed weight for an Hold Luggage piece on all MD Networks is:
10 or 20 or 23 or 30 kg for passengers cabin Economic and Intermediate class, and 32 kg for the cabin Business class.
For excess weight of the piece of Luggage, see summary below, also tables and explanatory notes of each network

c) The maximum weight of a piece of Luggage Franchisee is 32 Kg. Any piece more than 32 kg each must be shipped as Cargo system

d) Any outsized Luggage, both in dimensions and weight, will be subject to a cumulative taxation, applicable on both dimensions and weight.
Beyond 140 cm and / or 5 kg, the passenger is returned at check required for sending in hold the cabin baggage piece outsized and payment of a flat rate supplement to the piece (see taxation Hold Baggage).

The office is open from 8.30am till noon and from 2pm till 4am. A second reservations office, usuually with less waiting time, can be found in La City shopping centre, located in the Ivandry district of Antananarivo.